JOB DESCRIPTION:
The postdoctoral fellow will conduct, report and present research in his/her field of study under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This is a training position with the possibility of extension depending on funding and performance evaluation.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plan and perform experiments independently, with assistance of the PI Prepare lab reports weekly and draft the progress report every three months Writes protocol, including optimization procedures Interacts with graduate students, if necessary, provide technical guidance Capable of presenting data at meeting, conferences etc. Performs related duties as assigned, including routine weekly duty in the regular and high containment laboratory Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in the field of cellular/molecular biology, immunology and/or microbiology or related fields.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to perform experiments with bench skills Ability to observe and record experiments/research and report accurately Ability to organize the experimental results and drafting manuscript Mentoring and teaching experimental skills for graduate students Presentation skills Technical expertise in molecular biology and immunology, including immunoprecipitation, PCR, immunoblotting, ELISA and/or flow cytometric analysis, are preferred. Other research experience including cell culture and animal handling are preferred. Working experience in BSL3 would be an additional competency.
 

SALARY: 
Commensurate with experience

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation